Samuel Paparo

Samuel Paparo

military United States

Admiral Samuel Paparo is a high-ranking officer in the United States Navy, currently serving as the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He has been vocal about the rising military threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea, particularly in relation to Taiwan. Recently, he warned that the extensive military exercises conducted by China's People’s Liberation Army could be a cover for potential invasion plans. Paparo has emphasized the need for the U.S. to enhance its military capabilities and adapt its procurement processes to better respond to these emerging threats.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
59,172
Power
1,665$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 6.00 0.25% +0% 23,816,775 59,172 $670,000 1,665$
Totals 2 23,816,775 59,172 $670,000 1,665$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: The report said, citing testimony by US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, that there have been 3,056 PLA incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ this year. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: PLA could attack with little warning: US

Taiwan Taiwan: Admiral Samuel Paparo testified to the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee about the PLA's military pressure against Taiwan. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: PLA could blockade Taiwan in ‘matter of hours’: US report

Taiwan Taiwan: US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo said that Guam anchors the US’ ability to defend and project power. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: US investing in Guam to counter ‘gray zone’ activities

Taiwan Taiwan: Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, noted in his keynote speech that the PLA had developed capabilities to execute Chinese President Xi Jinping’s directive to conquer Taiwan. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Guermantes Lailari On Taiwan: The PLA Rocket and Missile Threat to Taiwan

Taiwan Taiwan: Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo warned that China's military exercises near Taiwan are rehearsals for an invasion. 4

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Former US admiral stresses importance of deterrence